NHTSA Recall 73V216000
Filed by SEAGRAVE FIRE APP., INC.. Component: Steering. Reported 1973-11-08. An estimated 232 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
FWD CAMPAIGN NO N/A.POSSIBILITY THAT THE LEVER SHAFT STUD BEARING ASSEMBLY OFSTEERING GEAR WAS ASSEMBLED WITH A SOFT BEARING RETAINER WASHER RATHER THAN AHARDENED WASHER.THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW BEARING MOVEMENT AND CAUSE LEVERSHAFT STUD TO FALL OUT COMPLETELY OR MOVE AND JAM THE CAM SHAFT RESULTING INLOSS OF CONTROL OR LOSS OF STEERING IN ONE DIRECTION.(CORRECT BY INSPECTINGAND INSTALLING IMPROVED WASHERS WHERE NECESSARY).
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